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How to record and evidence practice hours for revalidation.

Lyn Middleton¹, Denise Llewellyn²

¹Revalidation Team, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South East Wales.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|June 23, 2016

Summary

This article explains how nurses and midwives can record and evidence their practice hours for the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Keywords:

Nursing and Midwifery Council portfolio practice hours professional development registration revalidation

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Area of Science:

Nursing and Midwifery Practice
Professional Regulation

Background:

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) mandates a revalidation process for all nurses and midwives.
Revalidation ensures practitioners demonstrate safe and effective practice and stay current.
This is the second article in a series detailing the NMC revalidation process.

Purpose of the Study:

To guide nurses and midwives on recording and evidencing practice hours for revalidation.
To provide information on the requirements for 450 or 900 practice hours.

Main Methods:

The article focuses on the practical aspects of documenting clinical and non-clinical activities.
It prompts reflection on undertaken practice over the last three years.
Guidance is provided on methods for evidencing these practice hours.

Main Results:

Nurses and midwives must document a minimum of 450 practice hours (900 for dual registration).
Evidence can include direct, indirect, and non-clinical activities.
Reflective accounts can be uploaded to support revalidation.

Conclusions:

Accurate recording and evidencing of practice hours are crucial for successful NMC revalidation.
This article serves as a practical resource for meeting revalidation requirements.